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Slowbro Galar VGC Builds & Stats

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Slowbro Galar

Slowbro Galar

POISONPSYCHIC
HP
95
Atk
100
Def
95
SpA
100
SpD
70
Spe
30
Forms / Variants
SlowbroSlowbroSlowbro MegaSlowbro Mega

Weaknesses

  • DARK2x
  • GHOST2x
  • GROUND2x

Best Nature

Quiet 32/0/0/32/2/0

Best Moveset

  1. Shell Side ArmPOISONSpecial20.0%
  2. ProtectNORMALStatus11.9%
  3. Trick RoomPSYCHICStatus11.8%
  4. PsychicPSYCHICSpecial11.2%

Best Ability / Item

RegeneratorQuick ClawQuick Claw
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Top Moves

  • #1

    Shell Side Arm

    POISpecial90 BP

    This move is either physical or special—whichever will inflict more damage. This may also poison the target.

    19.98%
  • #2

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    11.90%
  • #3

    Trick Room

    PSYStatus

    The user creates a bizarre area in which slower Pokémon get to move first for five turns.

    11.75%
  • #4

    Psychic

    PSYSpecial90 BP

    The target is hit with a strong telekinetic force to inflict damage. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

    11.24%
  • #5

    Ice Beam

    ICESpecial90 BP

    The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.

    5.76%
  • #6

    Drain Punch

    FIGPhysical75 BP

    The user attacks with an energy-draining punch. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.

    5.24%
  • #7

    Zen Headbutt

    PSYPhysical80 BP

    The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.

    3.75%
  • #8

    Flamethrower

    FIRSpecial90 BP

    The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

    3.17%
  • #9

    Belly Drum

    NORStatus

    The user maximizes its Attack stat but loses HP equal to half its max HP.

    2.62%
  • #10

    Heal Pulse

    PSYStatus

    The user emits a healing pulse that restores the target's HP by up to half its max HP.

    2.08%
  • #11

    Other

    22.51%

Top Natures

  • #1

    Quiet 32/0/0/32/2/0

    13.30%
  • #2

    Brave 32/32/0/0/2/0

    9.98%
  • #3

    Modest 32/0/0/32/2/0

    7.23%
  • #4

    Relaxed 32/0/32/2/0/0

    5.82%
  • #5

    Brave 19/32/0/0/15/0

    4.32%
  • #6

    Quiet 0/0/32/32/2/0

    2.68%
  • #7

    Relaxed 15/0/20/25/6/0

    2.49%
  • #8

    Quiet 32/0/1/32/1/0

    2.32%
  • #9

    Modest 32/0/2/32/0/0

    2.12%
  • #10

    Quiet 32/0/2/32/0/0

    2.05%
  • #11

    Other

    47.69%

Top Abilities

  • #1

    Regenerator

    The Pokémon has a little of its HP restored when withdrawn from battle.

    71.32%
  • #2

    Oblivious

    The Pokémon is oblivious, keeping it from being infatuated, falling for taunts, or being affected by Intimidate.

    21.81%
  • #3

    Own Tempo

    The Pokémon sticks to its own tempo, preventing it from becoming confused or being affected by Intimidate.

    6.87%

Top Items

  • #1
    Quick Claw

    Quick Claw

    Held: Holder has a 3/16 (18.75%) chance to move first.

    53.87%
  • #2
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Held: Consumed at 1/2 max HP to recover 1/4 max HP.

    11.70%
  • #3
    Life Orb

    Life Orb

    Held: Holder’s moves inflict 30% extra damage, but cost 10% max HP.

    8.43%
  • #4
    Leftovers

    Leftovers

    Held: Restores 1/16 (6.25%) holder’s max HP at the end of each turn.

    7.30%
  • #5
    Colbur Berry

    Colbur Berry

    Held: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Dark-type attack to halve the damage.

    5.09%
  • #6
    Mental Herb

    Mental Herb

    Held: Consumed to cure infatuation. Gen V: Also removes Taunt, Encore, Torment, Disable, and Cursed Body.

    3.78%
  • #7
    Shuca Berry

    Shuca Berry

    Held: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Ground-type attack to halve the damage.

    2.67%
  • #8
    Expert Belt

    Expert Belt

    Held: Holder’s Super Effective moves do 20% extra damage.

    2.27%
  • #9
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Held: Holder survives any single-hit attack at 1 HP if at max HP, then the item is consumed.

    1.61%
  • #10
    Poison Barb

    Poison Barb

    Held: Poison-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.

    1.40%
  • #11

    Other

    1.88%

Top Teammates

  • #1
    FarigirafFarigiraf
    NORPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    6.85%
  • #2
    IncineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    6.41%
  • #3
    KingambitKingambit
    DARSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    5.60%
  • #4
    SinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    5.40%
  • #5
    Lopunny-MegaLopunny-Mega
    NORFIG
    TeamsBuilder
    3.41%
  • #6
    TorkoalTorkoal
    FIR
    TeamsBuilder
    3.37%
  • #7
    Blastoise-MegaBlastoise-Mega
    WAT
    TeamsBuilder
    3.02%
  • #8
    HydreigonHydreigon
    DARDRA
    TeamsBuilder
    3.00%
  • #9
    PelipperPelipper
    WATFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    2.92%
  • #10
    GrimmsnarlGrimmsnarl
    DARFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    2.91%
  • #11

    Other

    57.11%

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Rotom-WashSlowbro-GalarSinistchaAggronHydreigonTyranitar Mega
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Meta Discussion

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How to use Slowbro Galar in the current VGC format?

**To use Slowbro Galar effectively in the current VGC format, leverage its Poison/Psychic type typing and build around its top-performing movesets.** Slowbro Galar appears as a prominent choice in the current Pokémon Champions format, with usage data pulled from competitive teams, tournament results and Showdown-ready pastes tracked by MetaVGC. This page brings together its most common moveset, nature, ability, item, teammates and type weaknesses so you can judge where Slowbro Galar fits in a VGC team.

The most common build highlights Regenerator, Quick Claw and Quiet 32/0/0/32/2/0. Its frequent moves include Shell Side Arm, Protect, Trick Room, Psychic, Ice Beam, and Drain Punch. Treat those choices as a data-backed starting point: they show what players are bringing, while EV spreads, Tera Type and the final move slot should still respond to your expected matchups.

Defensively, Slowbro Galar has important weaknesses to dark 2x, ghost 2x, ground 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as Farigiraf, Incineroar, Kingambit, Sinistcha, and Lopunny-Mega appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

MetaVGC tracks recent teams using Slowbro Galar. Open the Slowbro Galar teams page to compare complete structures, copy Showdown pastes and see how players combine Slowbro Galar with other Pokémon in the active format.

Frequently Asked Questions about Slowbro Galar in VGC

What is the best moveset for Slowbro Galar?

The best moveset for Slowbro Galar in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Shell Side Arm, Protect, Trick Room, Psychic.

How to counter Slowbro Galar in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Slowbro Galar can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (dark 2x, ghost 2x, ground 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Slowbro Galar?

The best item for Slowbro Galar is typically Quick Claw, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.

Where does the competitive VGC data for Slowbro Galar come from?

Usage statistics and battle data compiled from Pokémon Showdown usage reports and official Play! Pokémon VGC tournament results.

External sources cited: Pokémon Showdown | Play! Pokémon